Leave a minimal footprint while embracing the joy of travel in these cities around the world.
While big cities like Paris, London, and more are synonymous
with innovation, they are also the biggest polluters. On the contrary, many cities around the world are making the world a better place for everyone by creating a sustainable future.
Below are the five most sustainable cities around the world.
San Francisco, USA
The first city to ban plastic bags in the US, San Francisco, also outlawed plastic straws and utensils in mid-2019. The city recycles, composts, or reuses 80% of its waste and has large commitments to solar energy. On the food side, the organic market scene is huge, with many compost restaurants committed to sustainable sourcing. It most likely has the largest farm-to-table restaurants than any other city in the country.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm has the largest number of eco-hotels in the world. The city has taken major steps towards creating a sustainable lifestyle to remove fossil fuel use by 2040. They have been implementing new policies to create a greener society. Additionally, bio-fuel, generated from sewage waste, is being used to power vehicles all across.
Lisbon, Portugal
The EU Commission's Green Capital 2020, Lisbon, has been promoting sustainable living in every way possible. As 300 acres of extra park area have been added, more than 85% of the city's residents live within 300m of green space. Many people prefer the use of electric vehicles, and the government has provided charging points across the city. They also use electric bikes, scooters, and electric buses, and have made all tuk-tuks electric since 2017.
Singapore
In 2018, Singapore was named the most sustainable city in Asia owing to its efforts to improve its economic, social, and environmental sustainability. By 2030, 80% of the city's architecture will be eco-friendly, as many attractions like Jewel Changi and Gardens by the Bay were constructed with sustainability in mind. New concepts like the zero-waste trend and sustainable fashion are also gaining momentum.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
In addition to its historical architecture, the city is also a green gem with more than 75% of the city devoted to parks and green spaces. There are 230km of cycling routes, and the banks of the river have been reserved for pedestrians. The residents can also travel through the free electric taxis that service the entire city.
Visit sustainable cities for an environmentally friendly vacation.
